7 Different Ways to Score Cash Bonuses of $100 or More!

You probably think that sounds too good to be true and immediately start wondering about “a catch.” The good news is that there are quite a few companies who will pay you a bonus just for signing up with them.

These are just a few of the ways that you can earn a sign-up bonus right now.

CashForward MasterCard from Barclaycard $200 Bonus

Credit cards tend to be viewed pretty negatively, in that having one must mean you’re in debt and suffering from financial troubles. However, if you’re responsible about paying off balances in full, you can definitely use credit cards to your advantage. You’ve probably heard of travel rewards cards, but did you know that some cards offer cash rewards?

The CashForward MasterCard from Barclaycard gives new cardholders a $200 sign-up bonus. You’re just required to use it for $1,000 worth of purchases during the first 90 days after opening an account. Then, you receive your reward. You don’t even have to worry about losing your bonus towards an annual fee, because there is none.

They offer an additional 1.5% in cash rewards, with a 5% bonus when you redeem awards (as a bank deposit, statement credit, or gift card). One of the nice things about their cash-back program is that it applies to all purchases, as opposed to specific categories, like groceries or gas. Also, this card gives you an introductory 0% APR for fifteen months. The cash rewards do not expire, as long as your account is open, active, and in good standing.

Just keep an eye on your balance past the introductory period, because APR rates will jump to 15.99%, 20.99% or 25.99% (based on your creditworthiness). You can transfer balances to your new card, but they charge the fairly standard 3% balance transfer fee. Finally, you should be aware that these cards are only issued to those with “excellent” credit.

Capital One 360 MMA $200 Bonus

There are plenty of ways to make money through investments. The more drastic gains usually come with riskier investment vehicles, whereas savings or money market accounts can provide a smaller, but dependable return. The interest rates for these types of accounts are all fairly comparable, but Capital One is offering a sign-up bonus to make its money market account one of the better options.

Capital One has been advertising a $200 sign-up bonus when you open a new 360 Money Market Account and deposit at least $10,000. Your account will earn a nice 1.10% annually with the $10,000 deposit (0.60% if less than $10,000). The transfer of funds cannot be made from another Capital One account. It takes approximately six to eight weeks to receive your bonus, and it comes in the form of additional funds added to your account balance. There are no monthly account service fees or minimum balance requirements.

You should be aware that these accounts do not come with any checks or a debit card. The easiest way to access funds is by making transfers to a Capital One checking account. Otherwise, you have to call or use their website to transfer your money to a different account. Capital One does provide an app that can be used to securely manage your account.

$250 Lyft Driver Bonus

Are you looking for a new side hustle? Becoming a driver for a ride-sharing company can be a lucrative gig for your non-working hours. There is an application process to be a driver for Lyft, including the requirement that your vehicle passes an inspection.

However, once you’re approved, you can simply activate the app on your phone and earn some money whenever you have a little free time to drive around.

Lyft is currently offering new driver sign-up bonuses. The amount you earn depends on how many rides you give in the first 30 days that you are a Lyft driver.

Your application to become a driver must be approved within 30 days after you sign up. Also, you’re only permitted to use one promo code as a new driver.

RealtyShares Real Estate Crowdfunding $100 Bonus

Have you ever considered investing in real estate, without taking on the work and risk of actually purchasing property? RealtyShares is an online investment platform that focuses on real estate funding and allows investors to choose which projects to fund. You can choose between groups of properties or one single-family house flip.

The RealtyShares referral program offers a $100 Amazon gift card for both referrer and referee. However, referrer has to be a RealtyShares investor (there is a link only RealtyShares investors can see in their dashboard).

You can also skip the referral program and get $100 using promo code Welcome100 when you make your first investment on the RealtyShares platform.

There is a $5,000 minimum investment and 1-2% account service fees (depending on the property investment). You must be an accredited investor and a current resident of the United States.

RealtyShares investigates properties and gives you all of the information you need to choose between potential investments. You can earn a bonus while investing in property, with no property taxes or having to deal with yard work or fixing leaky sinks!

Chase Premier Plus Checking Account $300 Bonus

Banks often try to attract new customers by offering bonuses. Chase Bank currently has a very generous $300 sign-up bonus for opening up a new checking account.

There are a couple of steps involved before you receive the bonus. First, visit their website and request that they email you a special coupon. You take this coupon into your local branch of Chase Bank. Open your new checking account by depositing at least $25 and set up a direct deposit. Chase will credit your account in the amount of $300 within 10 days of your first direct deposit.

You have to keep the account open for six months in order to keep the sign-up bonus. Be aware that there is a $25 monthly service fee unless your average balance is at least $15,000. However, Chase gives you some additional bonuses with this account, including free checks, a free safe deposit box, and four transactions per month at non-Chase ATM’s with no fees. You’ll also earn interest on your balance at the rate of 0.01%.

This offer is perfect for someone who receives a regular paycheck, but no bonuses from their bank. Even if you only keep the account open for six months without a large balance, and pay the monthly service fee, you’ll still walk away with a bonus of $150.

Their current promotion gives you 90 days to conduct commission-free trades and a cash bonus for opening a new account. The amount of your bonus depends on how much you deposit. You get $100 for depositing $25,000, $200 for $50,000, $500 for $100,000, and a whopping $1,000 for depositing at least $250,000.

TD Ameritrade provides many helpful tools for their investors, including interactive education services for every experience level. They offer 24/7 support and trading platforms accessible on your desktop or mobile devices. Account holders also have access to third-party research and other forms of objective guidance. There are no monthly fees and online trades will cost a flat equity commission of $6.95 after your initial period of free trading.

The fine print states that you are limited to 300 transactions during that 90 days of commission-free trading. The bonus is available by opening a new individual, joint, or IRA account. A contract, exercise, and assignment fees still apply. You must keep your account open and funded for at least 12 months.

This offer is a great way to use money to make money while investing your money for even more gains over the long run.

Verde Energy $100 Cash Back Bonus

Electric bills can make up a significant portion of your monthly budget, so it's always a good idea to shop around and compare rates. You may be able to save a significant amount of money by switching to an alternate provider for your home energy needs. Wouldn’t it be great if you could earn some extra cash while decreasing your monthly bills?

Verde Energy is rewarding new customers with a $100 cash-back bonus. You receive one check for $50 after your first month with this energy provider, and another $50 after your sixth month. You redeem the offer by mailing in a coupon from their website with a copy of your bill.

Verde Energy currently provides electricity services in Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. You can check the current rates for your zip code on their website and lock in that price for 12 months. There are no fees to switch providers and you are not required to sign a contract.

As an added bonus, Verde Energy prides itself on only providing renewable, green energy. This offer gives you the ability to save money on your monthly bills, earn a nice cash bonus, and help out the environment – definitely seems like a win-win-win situation.

Believe it or not, you really can score some free cash by keeping an eye out for special offers. Just remember to read the fine print and keep track of the requirements. Have you scored any good sign-up bonuses lately?

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